The sequel novel to the classic story Peter Pan, hit bookstores today. The new book, entitled Peter Pan in Scarlet, was written by acclaimed author Geraldine McCaughrean and is the official sequel to the JM Barrie novel. The BBC are reporting that the book is set 20 years after the original, with Peter Pan's friend Wendy now having children of her own and the Lost Boys having grown up.

The rights to the original novel were left to the Great Ormond Street children's hospital in London by Barrie. Rights to the new book will be split between the hospital and McCaughrean.

Peter Pan in Scarlet is to be published in 30 different countries in 34 languages.